SOLUTION: If the mix ratio for certain chemical is 1:6 when it is mixed with water (chemical:water), how much water would be mixed with 1/2 gallon of the chemical?

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Question 730518: If the mix ratio for certain chemical is 1:6 when it is mixed with water (chemical:water), how much water would be mixed with 1/2 gallon of the chemical?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w = amount of the water,

chemical/water, 1%2F6=%281%2F2%29%2Fw
Find w.